laxative

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/ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ English

Definitions

noun

Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

adjective

Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

Related words

Synonyms

aperient evacuant cathartic purgative physic chalastic binding eccoprotic anticonstipation carminative antidiarrheal minorative antidiarrhea antiflatulent antidiarrheic acarminative

Associated

cascara expectorant anthelmintic emetic diuretic sorbitol mannitol constipation sulphate magnesia enema

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